Austin Suburbs with the Best Schools

If you want to live in the Austin area, but aren’t too keen on Austin itself, you have several suburbs to choose from. Looking at a map and fumbling around with your home search parameters will show you where you can find the homes that meet your criteria, but you still might not know if those are areas you’d be interested in living. To help you start to wade through some of that data, we’ve put together a list of the best Austin suburbs with the best schools.

Mapped: Austin Suburbs with the Best Schools

Rollingwood

Distance to Downtown Austin: 11 minutes, 4.5 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 14 miles
Zip Code: 78746
School District: Eanes ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: A (97/100)
Average Home Price: $2,437,500
Median Home Price: $2,437,500
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,118
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.361

Rollingwood is a small, suburb just west of Downtown Austin. Often confused with West Lake Hills, Rollingwood is its own city. Though the population was less than 2,000 at the 2010 census, Rollingwood is a very strong community with actively involved residents. Rollingwood is also known for its very low turnover rate. Once residents snag their Rollingwood home, they often stay for years. If you’re looking for suburban living, but don’t want to give up the conveniences of Downtown Austin, Rollingwood is a great choice.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rollingwood Neighborhood Guide.

Rollingwood Homes for Sale

West Lake Hills

Distance to Downtown Austin: 13 minutes, 5 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
Zip Code: 78746
School District: Eanes ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: A (97/100)
Average Home Price: $2,510,638
Median Home Price: $2,350,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average SqFt: 3,265
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.861

West Lake Hills is the most well known, west Austin suburb. Just west of Rollingwood, West Lake Hills sits atop several peaks that overlook Downtown Austin, giving some of the homes a great skyline view. Other homes sit on Lake Austin, which helps if you love the water but have limited time to enjoy it. West Lake Hills is one of the most expensive suburbs in Austin, so if you’re looking for luxury, location and schools and haven’t found what you’re looking for in Rollingwood, West Lake Hills is a great place to check out.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our West Lake Hills Neighborhood Guide.

West Lake Hills Homes for Sale

Dripping Springs

Distance to Downtown Austin: 31 minutes, 24 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 28 miles
Zip Code: 78620
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: A (93/100)
Average Home Price: $871,327
Median Home Price: $756,999
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,701
Average Lot Size (Acres): 1.763

Often called The Gateway to the Hill Country, Dripping Springs is one of the most Texas feeling suburbs of Austin. Though some neighborhoods like Sawyer Ranch, feel much more traditionally suburban, some areas of Dripping Springs feel much more ranch like with acreage lots and livestock. New construction in Dripping Springs is much different than what you’d expect in the northern suburbs. Developers have tried to keep lots large (½-1 acre), so you get the benefits of a master planned community but don’t have to sacrifice yard space.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Dripping Springs Neighborhood Guide.

Dripping Springs Homes for Sale

Driftwood

Distance to Downtown Austin: 32 minutes, 29 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 31 minutes, 25 miles
Zip Code: 78619
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: A (93/100)
Average Home Price: $1,203,266
Median Home Price: $1,112,250
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average SqFt: 3,264
Average Lot Size (Acres): 2.556

Though unincorporated, Driftwood has always had its own postal code and has operated much like its own city. Like Dripping Springs, some neighborhoods have more of a neighborhood feel, while others are more of a collection of homes on acreage lots. Driftwood residents are drawn to its location, with relatively easy access to both Downtown Austin and the airport. At the same time, when you’re in Driftwood, you would think you were miles and miles from the nearest city, which is something most love.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Driftwood Neighborhood Guide.

Driftwood Homes for Sale

Wimberley

Distance to Downtown Austin: 47 minutes, 37 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 44 minutes, 40 miles
Zip Code: 78676
School District: Wimberley ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: A (91/100)
Average Home Price: $797,869
Median Home Price: $565,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 2,218
Average Lot Size (Acres): 2.881

Wimberley is your genuine small town suburb. Located about 40 miles from Downtown Austin, you feel like you’re in a vacation town when you’re there. Wimberley attracts those looking for a slower pace of life outside of the city, but don’t want to drive hours and hours to get to the airport or Austin for a show. Wimberley has everything from your basic starter home, to a luxury view home or luxury riverfront home. Whatever escape you’re looking for in Wimberley, you’ll definitely have choices.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Wimberley Neighborhood Guide.

Wimberley Homes for Sale

Round Rock

Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 18 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 29 minutes, 24 miles
Zip Code: 78664, 78665 & 78681
School District: Round Rock ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (89/100)
Average Home Price: $547,556
Median Home Price: $505,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,320
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.214

Perhaps the most popular suburb on this list, Round Rock makes list after list each year for top rated suburb in the country. Not only is it relatively affordable, it also has a highly rated school district, parks, amenities, shopping, retail and just about every other convenience you would expect in a densely populated suburban area. Though Round Rock is densely populated, there are still large parcels left to build. Developers are itching to get their hands on this and I would anticipate new construction in Round Rock for years to come.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Round Rock Neighborhood Guide.

Round Rock Homes for Sale

Cedar Park

Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 19 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 29 minutes, 27 miles
Zip Code: 78613
School District: Leander ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (89/100)
Average Home Price: $650,489
Median Home Price: $585,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,447
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.228

Cedar Park lies mostly in Williamson County, just west of popular Round Rock. Also a traditionally suburban feel, Cedar Park is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Austin area. Some of the main reasons being highly rated schools, easy access to Austin and Round Rock employers and the rolling hills you won’t find in many other northern suburbs. Cedar Park also has a growing luxury market, making it an ideal choice for someone looking for luxury suburban living.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cedar Park Neighborhood Guide.

Cedar Park Homes for Sale

Leander

Distance to Downtown Austin: 31 minutes, 26 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 34 minutes, 32 miles
Zip Code: 78641
School District: Leander ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (89/100)
Average Home Price: $606,753
Median Home Price: $522,066
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,381
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.387

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Leander Neighborhood Guide.

Leander Homes for Sale

Liberty Hill

Distance to Downtown Austin: 39 minutes, 33 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 43 minutes, 40 miles
Zip Code: 78642
School District: Liberty Hill ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (88/100)
Average Home Price: $626,794
Median Home Price: $571,456
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,497
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.89

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Liberty Hill Neighborhood Guide.

Liberty Hill Homes for Sale

Bee Cave

Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 17 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 22 miles
Zip Code: 78738
School District: Lake Travis ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (88/100)
Average Home Price: $1,096,991
Median Home Price: $920,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 3,065
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.479

Bee Cave is a small suburb of Austin. With a population of just about 4,000 at the time of the 2010 census, Bee Cave continues to add residents due to its close proximity to Austin, highly rated schools and low property tax rate. Covering only 2.5 square miles, Bee Cave is quickly filling in. With new neighborhoods like Bella Colinas and existing neighborhoods like Falconhead, Homestead and the Uplands, there are plenty of choices for every buyer.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Bee Cave Neighborhood Guide.

Bee Cave Homes for Sale

Lakeway

Distance to Downtown Austin: 34 minutes, 23 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 36 minutes, 28 miles
Zip Code: 78734 & 78738
School District: Lake Travis ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (88/100)
Average Home Price: $1,062,124
Median Home Price: $900,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average SqFt: 3,027
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.356

Lakeway is one suburb west of Bee Cave and offers some similar and some completely different options for buyers looking for suburban living in an outstanding school district. The original section of Lakeway was built in the 1980s around The Hills Country Club. If you’re looking for guard gated, golf course living or homes with character on large lots, that’s the best place to start your search. Lakeway also has new, luxury, guard gated, golf course living and some waterfront. Basically, if you like golf or water activities, Lakeway is a great choice where you’ll find both.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lakeway Neighborhood Guide.

Lakeway Homes for Sale

Lago Vista

Distance to Downtown Austin: 48 minutes, 34 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 49 minutes, 41 miles
Zip Code: 78645
School District: Lago Vista ISD
TEA School District Accountability Rating: B (87/100)
Average Home Price: $586,801
Median Home Price: $510,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 2,139
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.406

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lago Vista Neighborhood Guide.

Lago Vista Homes for Sale

Median and average price are from ACTRIS data 10/16/2021-10/15/2022. School ratings were pulled from Texas Education Agency’s 2021-2022 Accountability Rankings. Distance to Downtown Austin and Austin Airport (ABIA) were pulled from Google Maps data.

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